Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic Available On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) and center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) are both available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is good news for the Blazers who briefly lost Grant mid-game during their last contest due to a quad issue. Nurkic has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but it appears […]

Jonathan Williams In Line For Increased Workload Against Dallas

Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams should see an increased workload against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18. Washington will be without their two top running backs, Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson, for the final week of the season. That moves the 28-year-old into the position of top back as he already saw decent […]

Sam Howell A Low-End QB2 In Week 18

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will be making his first career start against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18. With the Commanders having nothing to play for, they're giving the nod to their fifth-round rookie out of North Carolina. Howell's last playing time was in the team's final preseason game when he started and threw […]

Alex Caruso Ruled Out For Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He suffered an ankle injury on Wednesday and it appears he's going to miss this game due to the same issue. His absence should mean more playing time for Coby White. He has been providing 15th-round fantasy value […]

Oliver Ortega Claimed Off Waivers By Twins

The Minnesota Twins claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers on Friday from the Los Angeles Angels and designated Blayne Enlow for assignment in a corresponding move. Ortega made 27 relief appearances for the Halos in 2022 in just his second major-league season and posted a 3.71 ERA (4.76 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, one save, 33 […]

George Kittle Faces Second-Best Tight End Matchup

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has a highly favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. The Cardinals have allowed the third-most yards, the second-most touchdowns, and the second-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. Kittle had a monster game last time he faced Arizona. He caught four passes for […]

Darwinzon Hernandez Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez for assignment on Friday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for veteran third baseman Justin Turner. In his fourth big-league season in 2022, Hernandez disappointed and only pitched in 6 2/3 innings in the majors for Boston. He allowed 17 runs (16 earned) on […]

Rockies Claim Nick Mears Off Waivers From Rangers

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander Nick Mears off waivers from the Texas Rangers. With the addition, the Rockies' 40-man roster now sits at 39 players. All three of Mears' major-league seasons in the last three years have come with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He only tossed two scoreless innings for the […]

Is Lamar Jackson Playing In Week 18? Should I Pick Up and Start Tyler Huntley For Fantasy Football? Week 18 Fantasy Football Outlook

With some fantasy managers still battling it out in Week 18, every decision remains important for the final week of the regular season. Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson has not suited up for the team since injuring his knee against the Denver Broncos in Week 13. Is Lamar Jackson playing in Week 18? Should […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Unfavorable Matchup In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a relatively unfavorable fantasy matchup in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals are allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. They do not have a particularly intense defense or an elite coverage unit, but much of the passing yards they do […]

Is Mike White Playing In Week 18? Should I Pickup And Start Joe Flacco For Fantasy Football?

New York Jets quarterback Mike White has been solid this season. The veteran quarterback is the QB39 for the year, averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game. While he is outside top-35 quarterbacks for the year, the former Western Kentucky star has played only four games this season. Yet, White has a higher points-per-game average than […]

Blue Jays Sign Drew Hutchison, Others Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-handers Drew Hutchison, Casey Lawrence and Julian Fernandez, catcher Rob Brantly and left-hander Paul Fry to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to spring training. Hutchison is probably the biggest name of the group, and he'll return to Toronto after playing the first three seasons of his career with […]

Padres Agree With Brent Honeywell Jr. Friday

The San Diego Padres and free-agent right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. agreed to a split major-league deal on Friday, according to sources. Honeywell will make $725,000 if he's in the big leagues and $200,000 in the minor leagues. The 27-year-old former top prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays spent the 2022 in the minors with the […]

Christian McCaffrey A Must-Start In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has a relatively favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. While Arizona allows 115.4 rushing yards per game, which is the 13th-least, they do allow 4.5 yards per attempt, which is worse than average. CMC is particularly well-suited to exploiting the Cardinals, as they allow the […]

Jon Duplantier Signs Minor-League Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Jon Duplantier to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Although seven of Duplantier's 19 major-league outings in two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks came as starts, he'll likely be competing for a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen this spring. He did […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend, according to a team source. Tatis is recovering from multiple surgeries in 2022. He had surgery on a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder in September and has had two surgeries on the scaphoid bone in […]

Mats Zuccarello Out For Two Games

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello is set to miss two games after suffering an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup against Tampa Bay. The Wild will be without their second-best scorer Saturday against Buffalo and Sunday versus St. Louis. Zuccarello has racked up 40 points in 37 games during a spectacular campaign. He has been […]

Brock Purdy Is A Borderline QB1 With Good Matchup

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has a favorable matchup against a weak Arizona Cardinals defense in Week 18. The Cardinals' defense is allowing the eighth-most passing yards per game and the fifth-highest opponent's QB rating, in addition to the fourth-most points per game. Bookmakers expect the Niners to score about 27 points against the […]

Is Brian Robinson Playing In Week 18? Should I Pickup And Start Jonathan Williams For Fantasy Football?

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has had a productive 2022 season. The former Alabama star running back is the RB39 for the year, averaging nine half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After missing the first four games this season, the rookie running back played in the past 12 matchups. He has totaled 70 […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared To Play Against Arizona

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle, knee) returned to practice on Friday and has been cleared to play in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. McCaffrey was held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some speculation that he may not play this weekend. The 26-year-old will be active […]

Kevin Shattenkirk Misses Friday's Contest

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is battling an illness and won't be able to play Friday against San Jose. The veteran will be replaced in the lineup by Colton White. Anaheim is going through another difficult season and it's had a very negative impact on Shattenkirk's numbers, with him having so far managed only nine […]

RIVAL Fantasy - NFL FantasyBook Over/Under DFS Prop Picks: Week 18 Sunday Slate

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Deebo Samuel Off The Week 18 Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) has been removed from the Week 18 injury report and is expected to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It will be Samuel's first game action since he sprained his left MCL and sprained his left ankle in […]

Christian Watson Cleared To Face The Lions

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from Friday's final injury report for Week 18 and will play on Sunday night in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will earn the NFC's final playoff spot with a win over […]

Nate Schmidt Available Again

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt (upper body) will return from a nine-game absence Friday against the Lightning. He was a game-time decision earlier in the week for a meeting with Calgary and wasn't quite ready yet to play then, but head coach Rick Bowness has confirmed that Schmidt will be back on Friday. The 31-year-old […]

Jaylen Waddle Will Play In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will suit up on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets. Waddle put in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Dolphins need to win […]

Blake Wheeler Back For Jets Friday

Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (groin) has come off Injured Reserve and will be back in action Friday versus Tampa Bay. He has missed the past nine games after undergoing groin surgery. It has been revealed that Wheeler suffered a ruptured testicle by blocking teammate Josh Morrissey's shot in a game against Nashville on […]

Nicolas Batum Will Miss Second Straight Outing Friday

LA Clippers power forward/center Nicolas Batum (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota due to a sprained left ankle, marking his second consecutive absence. While Batum has been an integral role player for the Clippers, he has averaged just 4.9 field-goal attempts per contest this season, leaving him on the periphery of […]

Tutu Atwell Not Worth Starting In Week 18

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell has a difficult fantasy matchup in Week 18. The Seahawks have allowed the third-least yards and the third-least fantasy points per game to opposing WRs. Atwell only has five catches for 34 yards in the past three games combined. The 23-year-old has average or below-average matchups against the […]

Is Nick Foles Playing In Week 18? Should I Pickup And Start Sam Ehlinger For Fantasy Football?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles has bounced around the NFL during his career. After serving as a backup quarterback for the first 14 games of the year, Foles has started the past two weeks. However, Foles was awful against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, throwing three interceptions while ending the game with negative […]